Seizures
Causes
1 head-to-head study in adults
Mild burning, stinging, redness, and dryness may occur
It increases norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, hormones that help regulate mood
Wellbutrin XL is also approved to help prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
However, the true incidence of serotonin syndrome may be under-represented in such
Other medications can also affect your body’s serotonin level, especially when combined with We highlight two cases of single-agent bupropion overdose that subsequently met the diagnosis of serotonin syndrome by the Hunter criteria, despite the absence of direct serotonergic agents
weight gain*
As a result, this medication can be useful for relieving symptoms of anxiety
Many experts believe that depression is caused by an imbalance in the amounts of neurotransmitters that are released
Of note, bupropion is one of the Serotonin syndrome is related to overstimulation of a serotonin receptor subtype 1A (5-HT 1A ), commonly caused by the use of serotonergic agents
Sudden swings in your blood pressure and/or pulse
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
Other antidepressants, like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), increase a chemical called serotonin
Wellbutrin XL
But too much serotonin causes signs and symptoms that can range from mild (shivering and diarrhea) to severe (muscle rigidity, fever and seizures)
1, 6 Algorithms to facilitate the diagnosis of serotonin syndrome, such as the Hunter Serotonin Toxicity Criteria, have proven Takeaways
Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally
After 3 days, your provider might raise your dose to 150 mg twice daily with at least 8 hours between doses
Although Zyban® is not indicated for treatment of depression, it contains the same active ingredient as the antidepressant medications Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin® SR, and Wellbutrin XL®